Sometimes it’s nice to have the classics on repeat, but there is a world of emerging artists who are changing what great music is for all tastes and moods. From rock to hip-hop and from country to metal: there is a sound made for everyone.
Expand your horizons by adding new music to your collection. These ten emerging artists are sure to find their way onto your playlists and have you jamming out to new songs.
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Jason Charles Miller
As a solo artist, Jason makes gritty rock and country hybrid music from downtown Los Angeles. His new album, Knives in the darkappeals to alternative and rural tastes. This is his fifth album, made with notable producer Matt Hyde, who has worked on music for The Deftones, Parkway Drive and Slayer.
Billy Ray Cyrus and guitarist Reeves Gabrels have praised his unique blend of Southern Rock and the grit of alternative music. His music has appeared in popular video games such as Final Fantasy XIV And Cyberpunk 2077– making his otherworldly video for his new single ‘Digging in the Dust’, all the more fitting for his steely image.
2. Determined moderates
Staunch Moderates, founded by Gregory T. Simmons, uses music and films to unite society by promoting messages of harmony in response to political polarization. The movement has created multi-genre albums that combine art and inspirational messages.
Their documentary, Mission Peacehas given the group a boost as a socially conscious content producer. The movement focuses on education through entertainment and offers live performances and philosophy courses to help people better understand each other.
3. Steven Knee
This New York-based artist breaks through with his new single ‘This World is Your World’. The song offers a modern take on American folk legend Woody Guthrie’s classic ‘This Land is Our Land’, addressing deep social and economic issues.
Keene hopes the song will inspire global unity and acceptance for all. Critics praise Keene for reviving the core of Guthrie’s messages and offering a socially conscious perspective in musical activism. Fans of classical folk music will find Keene’s music comforting and socially progressive.
4. Association of the Silver Cross
With their new album, Festival of Invocations, this alternative indie band creates an eerie, hypnotic spell that transports listeners to a dark, cinematic world.
The Seattle band creates structured soundscapes that stand out in the gothic scene. Their unique style feels both ancient and futuristic. Their sound, aptly named ‘Yogic Metal’, combines a meditative yet powerful experience for listeners.
Songs like “Wife of the Sea” and “Circle Cast Around” combine male and female vocals and pounding rhythms to create a dreamy, cathartic experience that captures the band’s dichotomy of sound.
5. Dylan Rockoff
Opening for Bon Jovi in 2017 on their This House is Not For Sale Tour to New York City, Rockoff shows his Nashville heart with harmonica and guitar in hand and heartfelt, passionate vocals.
Rockoff’s song ‘Evergreen’ is an honest look at what it means to become a young adult, with your heart in hand. Grab his vinyl and add his songs to your playlists, because Rockoff has a six-figure monthly listenership on Spotify.
6. Bava
If you were one of the 50,000 people who attended the Zedd In The Park event in September, then you’re no stranger to Bava, who appeared during Zedd’s headline set (and was featured on his recent LP, Telos).
Bava is a Haitian-American singer who has collaborated with other LA artists. Her new edition, Closurefeatures her soft voice and a captivating rhythmic beat.
“Closing down almost feels like a rebirth for me. It allowed me to incorporate the sounds of my Afro-Caribbean roots, which I hadn’t explored before,” she says.
It’s easy to see why Zedd EDM fans would love the hypnotic beats in Bava’s catchy music.
7. Ella Isaacson
LA singer Ella Isaacson has reinvented herself with rock flare. She caught fire when she got out FMLYLMco-written by Erick Serna.
Her latest single ‘Penny Lane’ is an ode to rock ‘n’ roll, complete with references to Twisted Sister and The Rolling Stones.
8. AJA
At just 20 years old, Toronto-born AJA has made a name for himself in pop music. Her latest hit, “Little Black Dress,” has reached radio stations across the U.S. and gained fandom from listeners across the country.
Her most popular music video, Red buttonshowcases her strong vocals and a catchy beat. If you’re looking for the future of pop music, look to AJA.
9. John Roberts
When he’s not voicing Linda Belcher from the EMMY Award-winning show Bob’s BurgersJohn Roberts is working on his music productions. He surprised fans in 2021 with the release of Lights out featuring Debbie Harry from the 80s hit group Blondie.
More recently, he released a single, “Something Ain’t Right.” The music video’s electric visuals and funky instrumentals were seen in Times Square and are now available on YouTube.
10. Aryeè the gemstone
As an alternative R&B singer based in Atlanta, Aryeè’s music resonates with authenticity and emotion. It showcases her passion for creating compelling music that leaves a lasting impact on listeners.
With her enchanting voice, Aryeè The Gem has been signed to the Saint & Citizen record label, where her soulful melodies have garnered widespread love. Her debut album, Love tap part 1out later this month, it features hit artists like Flo Mili and Westside Boogie & Dram, who claim her rise in the RnB space.
The music world is constantly evolving, with new artists regularly emerging into the competitive industry with the hopes of making it big. These emerging artists showcase promising up-and-coming talent for the music industry. Get excited about new sounds hitting radios, live events and earphones across America.
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